Disney's ToonTown is an online game for kids that its authors claim is social and kid-safe. ToonTown was created by The Walt Disney Company and features a complete 3D game environment complete with a colorful art style and animated Disney inspired cartoon characters. Players play as different "Toons" and defend the Toontown universe against the evil Cogs by making them laugh using various gags. Different aspects of the game include building the ca
Connecting ToonTown to the classroom
ToonTown is a great, safe and fun game for kids to play online. For my Special Education major, I chose this game because it can be especially helpful for children with Asperger syndrome or autism, because they can learn to communicate with others without the challenges of face-to-face communication, which is what children with autism and Asperger syndrome struggle with. I believe that this is a great game because special needs kids can enjoy themselves while learning different skills, especially communication.
Connecting ToonTown to technology (if it is not a technology enhanced game)
ToonTown, seeing as it is an online game, can be played on a computer, Ipad, etc. for children when they want to play, which can help them develop good technology skills, working with a computer and seeing how the game works.
ToonTown is a great, fun and learner positive game that can be used in the classroom to help children with autism or Aspberger Syndrome enhance their communication skills while also learning
Disney's Toontown Online
Jacqueline Rolfes
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Description of ToonTown
Disney's ToonTown is an online game for kids that its authors claim is social and kid-safe. ToonTown was created by The Walt Disney Company and features a complete 3D game environment complete with a colorful art style and animated Disney inspired cartoon characters. Players play as different "Toons" and defend the Toontown universe against the evil Cogs by making them laugh using various gags. Different aspects of the game include building the caConnecting ToonTown to the classroom
ToonTown is a great, safe and fun game for kids to play online. For my Special Education major, I chose this game because it can be especially helpful for children with Asperger syndrome or autism, because they can learn to communicate with others without the challenges of face-to-face communication, which is what children with autism and Asperger syndrome struggle with. I believe that this is a great game because special needs kids can enjoy themselves while learning different skills, especially communication.Connecting ToonTown to technology (if it is not a technology enhanced game)
ToonTown, seeing as it is an online game, can be played on a computer, Ipad, etc. for children when they want to play, which can help them develop good technology skills, working with a computer and seeing how the game works.
Connecting ToonTown to the NETS standards:
ToonTown is a great, fun and learner positive game that can be used in the classroom to help children with autism or Aspberger Syndrome enhance their communication skills while also learning
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http://toontown.go.com/References
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